Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Zappa
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Multihead
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zappa
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Multihead
Peach
Only in Zappa
MintSavoryFruityMangoPassion fruitPineSpicyFresh
Property
| Property | Multihead | Zappa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 64–65% |
| Humulene | - | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |